Best Practics to Install Windows 10/ 11 Guest on Proxmox VE 8 | 在Proxmox VE 8 安裝 Windows 10/11 的最佳效能設置

 

To achieve the best possible performance when installing a Windows system on Proxmox VE, it's recommended to follow the official guidelines outlined here: https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Windows_11_guest_best_practices

The key is that in addition to some configuration options, you must first mount a specific driver ISO and load it during the installation process. Finally, install SPICE within the Windows guest to enhance remote performance.

It's worth noting that in newer versions, simply checking the box on the OS page and selecting the specific driver ISO is sufficient(enable Add a additional drive for VirtIO drivers). There's no need to manually add another CD/DVD drive, which is very convenient!

 

Troubleshooting Windows Activation: Changing Your Product Key to a Volume License KMS Key | 無法啟用 Windows，如何更改windows 序號為大量授權 KMS

 

If you've installed Windows using an ISO downloaded directly from the Microsoft website, you might find that your organization's Key Management Service (KMS) activation method doesn't work. 

This is because the default product key is not a KMS key. To resolve this, you need to change your Windows product key to a KMS version.

For example, you can refer to the Microsoft documentation for KMS client setup keys: https://learn.microsoft.com/zh-tw/windows-server/get-started/kms-client-activation-keys?tabs=server2025%2Cwindows1110ltsc%2Cversion1803%2Cwindows81

Change the product key to the Windows 11 Professional version: W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX. Then, follow these steps to activate Windows:

1. Go to System > Activation and select Change product key.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Enter the product key: W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX.
   
3. Click Activate. Alternatively, you can use your organization's provided activation method.